BACKGROUND

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Background [Abstract]

Background

1. BACKGROUND

Nature of the Business

Nutrisystem, Inc. (the “Company” or “Nutrisystem”) is a provider of weight management products and services, including nutritionally balanced weight loss programs, multi-day kits available at retail locations and digital tools to support weight loss. The weight loss programs are designed for women, men, and seniors. Additionally, the Nutrisystem® D® program is specifically designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem® programs are based on over 40 years of nutrition research and on the science of the low glycemic index. The Company’s pre-packaged foods are sold directly to weight loss program participants primarily through the Internet and telephone (including the redemption of prepaid program cards), referred to as the direct channel, through QVC, a television shopping network, and select retailers. Approximately 99%, 99% and 98% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were generated in the United States.